* All times are local time for Auckland. Time is adjusted for DST when applicable. Dates are based on the Gregorian calendar.

December Solstice (Summer Solstice) is on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 12:13 AM in Auckland. This day is 5 hours, 4 minutes longer than on June Solstice. In locations south of Equator, the longest day of the year is around this date.